Corporate and Community Volunteer Days
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy welcomes the opportunity to work with companies and community organizations on volunteer projects. We encourage you to involve your business or members with the parks by setting up company volunteer days with us. We will work with your staff to develop a volunteer project that fits your schedule and interests.
Some company projects have included tree plantings, invasive vine removal, installation of thousands of daffodil bulbs, and litter removal. Volunteering with the Parks Conservancy is a great investment in the community and vastly increases the amount of work that can be accomplished by our staff.
To get your company involved, please contact Taiji Nelson, at 412-682-7275 ext. 232 or tnelson@pittsburghparks.org
Upcoming Events
Spring volunteer work days start up in March. Check out the schedule and help keep our parks beautiful.
See photos of the restoration progress at Mellon Square on our Flickr site.
Stay up-to-date with our current projects on our blog.
Info for Volunteers
What to bring: Long pants, closed-toe shoes with good tread, all-weather clothing, a reusable water bottle (if you have one).
What will be provided: All necessary tools, gloves, materials, snacks, and instruction.
What to expect: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy volunteer work days are typically 4 hours long, rain or shine, and involve some type of ecological restoration work such as planting trees or wildflowers, controlling erosion, building trails, managing invasive species, or cleaning up dumpsites. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about safety and technique, provide you with tools and materials, and help you make a difference in our amazing parks. Expect to have fun, meet people who love the outdoors, and get dirty!